Bridge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merthyr Tydfil
Bridge Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 The Gardens Cardiff Road, Quakers Yard, Treharris, CF46 5AL
How it compares in Merthyr Tydfil
That puts Bridge Stores among the 317 places in Merthyr Tydfil holding top marks, 59% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 317 | 59% | ← Bridge Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bridge Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bridge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakers Yard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Glantaff Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Pantanas Care Centre Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Kidz Den Afterschool Club Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Edwardsville Nursery School School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Nursery Rhymes Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Certas Treharris Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Good Friend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Bridge Stores
What is Bridge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merthyr Tydfil Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Bridge Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Stores last inspected?
Bridge Stores was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merthyr Tydfil Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bridge Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Stores compare to other places in Merthyr Tydfil?
59% of the 539 rated food businesses in Merthyr Tydfil hold the top rating of 5, and Bridge Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merthyr Tydfil Council inspects Bridge Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Bridge Stores is one of 61 rated food businesses in Treharris. See every hygiene rating in Treharris →
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